Grants

The Benton Foundation, a private foundation based in Washington that
supports diversity, communication, cultural expression and technology
education, recently awarded the Education Development Center, a
nonprofit education and health organization, a three-year $668,000
grant. The grant will be used to establish a center for media and
community that will examine and find solutions for social problems and
improve education through technology and communication.

Mitsubishi Foundation Grant

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, the philanthropic-arm of
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, recently awarded 14
organizations $919,000 in grants to help improve the education of
students with disabilities.
The grants provide teacher training, technical assistance, and teaching
resources.
The winners are listed below.Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Atlanta; National 4-H
Council, Chevy Chase, Md; National Wildlife Federation,
Reston, Va; Half the Planet Foundation, Washington; Chabot
Space and Science Center, Oakland, Calif; Manhattan New Music
Project, New York City; WETA, Washington; Recording for
the Blind and Dyslexic, Princeton, N.J.; Girl Scout Council of
Orange County, Costa Mesa, Calif; Computer Technologies
Program, Berkeley, Calif; Partners for Youth with
Disabilities, Boston; Tech Mentoring Coast to Coast
Collaborative; American Association of People with Disabilities,
Washington; and Project SEARCH, Cincinnati.

FROM CORPORATE SOURCES

SBC Foundation Grant

The SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications,
Inc., a data, voice, and Internet service provider, recently awarded a
$5 million grant to the National Council for Community and Education
Partnerships. The grant will support teacher training in
technology, technology-based afterschool programs, and create
partnerships in 13 states for low-income students to help prepare them
for college through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs project.

Sodexho Foundation Grant

The Sodexho Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sodexho USA, a food
and facilities management company based in Gaithersburg, Md., has
awarded a three- year $300,000 grant to Jumpstart, a service
organization based in Boston that trains college students to work in
early childhood programs in low- income communities. The grant will
support literacy for preschool children in poor communities and
encourage college students to seek a career in teaching.

GRANTS AVAILABLE

FROM CORPORATE SOURCES

Applications are due April 1 for youth leadership grants from
the Starbucks Foundation. Grants support youth literacy and diversity
programs for children and adolescents ages 6-18. Programs that support
underserved communities are eligible to apply.
Contact: SF, 2401 Utah Ave. S., S-SR-1, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98134;
(206) 318-7022.

Applications are due April 9 for teacher grants from Digi-
Block, Inc. Grants support professional development and curricular
assessments using the Digi-Block Learning System. Teachers and teacher
groups interested in using the system in their classrooms are eligible
to apply for up to $5,000 in funding.
Contact: Zoe O. van der Meulen, DB, 125 Walnut St., Watertown, MA
02472; (617) 926-9300; fax: (617) 926-9555; e-mail: grants@digi-block.com; Web site:
www.digi-
block.com/grant/index.cfm.

Applications are due any time for grants from the Hasbro
Children's Foundation. Grants of up to $35,000 are available for
programs that address the emotional and physical health of
disadvantaged children. Nonprofit, educational organizations are
eligible to apply.
Contact: HCF, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10020;
(212) 713- 7654; Web site: www.hasbro.org.

A pplications are due any time for grants from the Goldman
Sachs Foundation. Grants support programs that seek to improve academic
achievement, business education, and educational partnerships at public
and private schools.
Contact: GSF, 375 Park Avenue, Suite 1008,New York, NY 10152; (212)
888-9482; fax: (212) 902-3925; Web site:
www.gs.com/our_firm/the_culture/social_responsibility/gs_foundation.htm
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FROM PRIVATE SOURCES

Applications are due March 21 for geographic literacy grants
from the National Council for the Social Studies. Grants support the
enhancement of geographic literacy in K-12 schools. K-12 educators and
university professors are eligible to apply. A one- year grant of
$2,500 is available.
Contact: Ana C. Post, NCSS, 8555 16th St., Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD
20910; (301) 588-1800 ext. 106; e-mail: infoserv@ncss.org; Web site: www.socialstu
dies.org/awards/grants.shtml#geography.

Applications are due April 30 for CiviConnections grants from
the National Council for the Social Studies. Grants support programs
that engage students in the community through service learning and help
them understand local and national history. Teacher teams - composed of
three 3-12 educators - in the United States are eligible to apply.
Thirty-three grants of $7,500 are available.
Contact: NCSS, 8555 16th St., Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301)
588- 1800 ext. 106; e-mail: infoserv@ncss.org; Web site: http://www.ncss.org/civiconnections/home.shtml.

Applications are due any time for Advancing Student
Achievement grants from the Actuarial Foundation, Schaumburg, Ill-based
nonprofit that represents the actuarial profession. Grants provide
support for mathematics students by pairing teachers and volunteer
actuaries in the classroom. Volunteer actuaries help cover math topics
such as budgeting, investment, and statistics.
K-12 schools in the United States and Canada interested in developing
math mentoring programs that involves actuaries as volunteers are
eligible to apply. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.
Contact: AF, 475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL
60173-2226; (847) 706-3535: fax: (847) 706-3599; Web site: www.actuarialfoundation.org.

Applications are due any time for Teaching Tolerance grants
from the Southern Poverty Law Center. Grants supports sustained
programs that educate students and staff about tolerance and
peacemaking. Grants of up to $2,000 are available. K-12 classroom
teachers are eligible to apply.
Contact: TTG, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104; Web site:
www.tolerance.org.

Applications are due any time for music grants from Mr.
Holland's Opus Foundation. The foundation supports two types of
programs. The Melody Program purchases and pays for the repair of
musical instruments in existing K-12 school music programs. The Special
Projects Program provides instruments and repairs to community schools
and after school programs. Non-cash grants ranging from $500 to $5,000
are available. K-12 public and community schools with programs that are
at least three years old are eligible to apply.
Contact: MHOF, 15125 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204, Sherman Oaks, CA
91403; (818) 784-6787; fax: (818) 784-6788; e-mail: info@mhopus.org; Web site: www.mhopus.org.

FROM FEDERAL SOURCES

Applications are due March 19 for elementary and secondary
school counseling grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office
of safe and drug-free schools. Grants support the expansion or
establishment of school-based counseling programs. Local educational
agencies are eligible to apply. Thirty-five three-year awards ranging
from $250,000 to $400,000 are available.
Contact: Loretta McDaniel, USDE, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3E220,
Washington, DC 20202-6450; (202) 260-2661; e-mail: loretta.mcdaniel@ed.gov.

Applications are due March 22 for Carol M. White physical
education program grants from the U.S Department of Education's office
of safe and drug- free schools. Grants support the establishment,
expansion, or improvement of school-based and after-school K-12
physical education programs. Two hundred and thirty three-year grants
ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 are available. Local educational
agencies and after-school programs, including faith-based
organizations, are eligible to apply.
Contact: Ann Weinheimer or Pat Rattler, USDE, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W,
Room 3E- 330, Washington, DC 20202-6450; (202) 260-5939; e-mail:
Ann.Weinheimer@ed.gov or
Pat.Rattler@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 2 for the William F. Gooding Even
Start Family Literacy Program grants from the U.S Department of
Education's office of elementary and secondary education. Grants
support educational programs that assist low- income families by
promoting academic achievement, literacy, and early childhood
education. Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations
are eligible to apply. Up to 29 two-year grants ranging from $150,000
to $250,000 are available.
Contact: Doris Sligh, USDE, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W246,
Washington, DC 20202-6132; (202) 260-0999; e-mail: Doris.Sligh@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 2 for teacher quality enhancement
grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office of postsecondary
education. Grants support the improvement of teacher education
programs. K-12 schools, universities, and high-need local educational
agencies that work in partnerships are eligible to apply. Twenty-five
five-year grants averaging $1.1 million per year are available.
Contact: Luretha Kelley, USDE, 1990 K St., N.W., Room 7096, Washington,
DC 20006; (202) 502-7645; e-mail: Luretha.Kelley@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 2 for demonstration grants for
Indian children from the U.S. Department of Education's office of
Indian education. Grants support programs that develop and implement
effective educational services and academic achievement for preschool,
elementary, and secondary Indian students. State and local educational
agencies, Indian organizations, tribes, and federally supported schools
are eligible to apply. Fourteen three- year grants ranging from
$150,000 to $400,000 are available.
Contact: Victoria Vasques, USDE, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W205,
Washington, DC 20202; (202) 260-3774; e-mail: oiegrant@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 5 for college assistance migrant
program grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office of
elementary and secondary education. Grants support financial and
academic aide for college students from migrant families. Universities
and colleges are eligible to apply. Fourteen five-year grants ranging
from $150,000 to $425,000 are available.
Contact: Mary L. Suazo, USDE, Office of Migrant Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue, S.W., Room 3E227, Washington, DC 20202-6135; (202) 260-1396;
e-mail: mary.suazo@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 5 for high school equivalency
program grants from the U.S Department of Education's office of
elementary and secondary education. Grants support GED programs that
help migrant workers and their children obtain a high school education.
Colleges, universities, and private nonprofit organizations are
eligible to apply. Fifteen five-year grants ranging from $150,000 to
$475,000 are available.
Contact: Mary L. Suazo, USDE, 400 Maryland Ave., S,W., Room 3E227,
Washington, DC 20202-6135; (202) 260-1396; e-mail: mary.suazo@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 5 for professional development
grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office of Indian
education. Grants support programs that provide teacher training,
teacher education services, and workshops that assist Indian
individuals in advancing or becoming teachers. Universities, Indian
institutions, state and local education agencies, and Indian tribes are
eligible to apply. Sixteen three-year grants averaging $400,000 are
available.
Contact: Victoria Vasques, USDE, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W205,
Washington, DC 20202; (202) 260-3774; e-mail: oiegrant@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 5 for enhanced assessment
instrument grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office of
elementary and secondary and education. Grants support projects to
improve student assessment systems. State educational agencies are
eligible to apply. Six grants ranging from $100,000 to $2 million are
available.
Contact: Sue Rigney, USDE, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3C139,
Washington, DC 20202; (202) 260-0931; e-mail: Sue.Rigney@ed.gov.

Applications are due April 9 for partnerships in character
education grants from the U.S. Department of Education's office of safe
and drug free schools. Grants support the design and implementation of
character education programs for K-12 students. State and local
educational agencies working in partnership with a university or
nonprofit organization are eligible to apply. Up to nine two- year
grants averaging $300,000 to $500,000 are available.
Contact: Sharon J. Burton, USDE, 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Room 203,
Washington, DC 20208; (202) 219-2044; fax: (202) 208-1190; e-mail:
Sharon.Burton@ed.gov.